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Joel Hoekstra’s 13 – Dying to Live was a Labor of Love!

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 – Dying to Live was a Labor of Love!

Posted October 30, 2015 at 5:00 am | No comments

Joel Hoekstra, guitarist for Night Ranger and Whitesnake, has released a tremendous solo CD entitled Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Dying to Live on October 16th via Frontiers Music SRL.

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Mick Jones of Foreigner – We’ve Always Been and Continue to be a Rock Band

Posted October 28, 2015 at 12:13 pm | No comments

Mick Jones, lead guitarist for Foreigner, has been rocking the world with his brand of melodic rock since the band’s self titled album in 1977.

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Johnny A Talks About The Yardbirds 2015 Tour

Posted October 23, 2015 at 5:00 am | One comment

The Yardbirds are back in action and gearing up for a Fall tour of the U.S., that will kick off on Friday, October 30 in Norfolk, Connecticut.

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John 5 – Learning is my Drug and Inspiration Drives Me!

John 5 – Learning is my Drug and Inspiration Drives Me!

Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:39 pm | One comment

One of the hardest working musicians on the planet has to be guitar virtuoso John 5. He is out touring with Rob Zombie for the month of October and in November he embarks on a string of West Coast solo instrumental dates. John’s also releasing a Greatest Hits CD/DVD of fan favorite songs, and if that wasn’t enough, he is working on a new instrumental studio CD.

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Montana’s Crown Guitar Fest Delivers Magical Moments

Posted October 19, 2015 at 11:00 am | No comments

By: Debra Devi This was the year Montana’s nonprofit Crown Guitar Festival & Workshop truly delivered on the promise it has had since it was a gleam in founder David Feffer’s eyes, as cross-genre collaborations between the world’s greatest guitar players materialized in dramatic fashion. Impromptu musical moments that could happen “only at the Crown” […]

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Matt Brooks of Like a Storm – Awaken the Fire is Thematic, Cinematic, & Powerful!

Matt Brooks of Like a Storm – Awaken the Fire is Thematic, Cinematic, & Powerful!

Posted October 16, 2015 at 9:27 am | No comments

Like A Storm is blazing a trail across the US with their distinctive brand of hard driving metal. Brothers Chris Brooks [lead vocals, guitar, didgeridoo, keys/programming], Matt Brooks [vocals, lead guitar, keys/programming], and Kent Brooks [bass, vocals, keys/programming] wrote and recorded their second CD, Awaken the Fire, amidst touring with such acts as Alter Bridge, Shinedown & Creed.

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The Winery Dogs – On a Hot Streak at the Playstation Theater in NYC 10/10/15

The Winery Dogs – On a Hot Streak at the Playstation Theater in NYC 10/10/15

Posted October 16, 2015 at 9:02 am | No comments

Poised on the cusp of greatness, the Winery Dogs are a powerhouse musical trio featuring three of the rock world’s most talented musicians – Richie Kotzen a guitar phenom, Mike Portnoy drummer extraordinaire [formerly of Dream Theater], and Billy Sheehan the master bassist [Mr. Big]. Three legendary musicians whose star wattage could illuminate Broadway with their presence and chemistry.

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Edgar Winter to Release Rebel Road for European Tour

Posted October 14, 2015 at 4:47 am | No comments

Blues Rock legend, multi-instrumentalist and former child prodigy Edgar Winter to release album ‘Rebel Road’ as a full European release to coincide with his first European tour since 2011.

Posted in: Blues News, Guitar News, Uncategorized

Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Posted October 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm | 7 comments

Fifty years since they formed, the Scorpions are still going strong. Lounging in retirement isn’t really in the cards. And, for the record, their 2010 Farwell Tour announcement was a bit premature due to the resurgence of interest from a younger audience and the success of their 2010 CD, Sting in the Tail.

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Neil Young Announces Album Performance Series: Bluenote Café

Neil Young Announces Album Performance Series: Bluenote Café

Posted October 9, 2015 at 10:51 am | No comments

Neil Young has announced that the latest Performance Series release from the Neil Young Archives is Bluenote Café – which will be released on November 13th via Reprise Records. The album collects various performances captured during Neil’s 1988 tour.

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